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Concessions

CONCESSION SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT

Concession stands are associated with good times and fun food. But all that fun takes some serious work. You need the right concession tools, equipment, and supplies to help you deliver an awesome experience to your customers. And since every concession stand is unique, you might need things ranging from countertop cooking equipment and fryers to undercounter or worktop refrigeration or prep tables. Disposable plates, trays, flatware, and other supplies your customers need to eat your delicious treats are also necessary.

Concession Stand Equipment & Supplies Categories

Stainless steel floor model deep fryer with dual baskets and caster wheels.Stainless steel floor model deep fryer with dual baskets and caster wheels.
Deep Fryers
Electric hot dog roller grill with glass sneeze guard and temperature controls.Electric hot dog roller grill with glass sneeze guard and temperature controls.
Concession Stand Equipment
Stainless steel worktop refrigerator with backsplash and digital thermostat.Stainless steel worktop refrigerator with backsplash and digital thermostat.
Worktop Refrigerators
Compact undercounter refrigerator with stainless steel door and casters.Compact undercounter refrigerator with stainless steel door and casters.
Undercounter Refridgerators
Commercial single waffle maker with nonstick plates and digital timer.Commercial single waffle maker with nonstick plates and digital timer.
Commercial Waffle Makers
Stainless steel refrigerated sandwich prep table with cutting board and double doors.Stainless steel refrigerated sandwich prep table with cutting board and double doors.
Refrigerated Prep Tables
Commercial countertop gas broiler with adjustable grill and drip tray.Commercial countertop gas broiler with adjustable grill and drip tray.
Salamanders & Broilers
Three-well electric steam table with adjustable heat controls and bottom shelf.Three-well electric steam table with adjustable heat controls and bottom shelf.
Steam Tables
Dual bowl frozen beverage dispenser with spouts and cooling unit.Dual bowl frozen beverage dispenser with spouts and cooling unit.
Refridgerated Beverage Dispensers
Countertop soft serve ice cream machine with single spout and digital controls.Countertop soft serve ice cream machine with single spout and digital controls.
Commercial Ice Cream Machines
Stainless steel and clear beverage dispenser with spigot and drip tray for cold drinks.Stainless steel and clear beverage dispenser with spigot and drip tray for cold drinks.
Worktop Refrigerators
Stainless steel chip watmer with sliding lid for restaurant stations.Stainless steel chip watmer with sliding lid for restaurant stations.
Countertop Food Warmers
Heavy-duty manual french fry cutter with push handle and stainless steel blades.Heavy-duty manual french fry cutter with push handle and stainless steel blades.
Commercial French Fry Cutters
Heavy-duty commercial food processor with safety guard and dual feed chute.Heavy-duty commercial food processor with safety guard and dual feed chute.
Commercial Food Processors
High-performance commercial blender with clear jar and digital control panel.High-performance commercial blender with clear jar and digital control panel.
Food & Beverage Blenders
Stainless steel mixing bowl with wide rim for commercial kitchen prep.Stainless steel mixing bowl with wide rim for commercial kitchen prep.
Food Prep & Smallwares

It may be easy to decide what concession equipment you'll need, but the range of offerings can be intimidating once you start shopping. What types of concession stand equipment and supplies will you need?

  • Concession cooking and warming equipment

  • Concession food preparation equipment

  • Concession serving supplies

  • Concession refrigeration equipment

  • Payment systems for concession stands

  • Awning and tenting for concession stands

Keeping the following factors in mind while you're shopping will help you make better choices.

Corn dog concession stand at a state fairCorn dog concession stand at a state fair

Concession stands are often synonymous with hand-held fried food. But where did those foods come from? It can be challenging to figure out where foods were created, but we'll do our best to sift through the sands of time and come up with at least a good story.

On our path, we'll encounter conquerors, refugees, and traders. We'll meet entrepreneurs looking to improve old recipes to make more popular food. They'll all share their crispy creations with the people they encounter, no matter where their journeys take them.

fried foods on a platter on wood table with a red and white checkerboard napkinfried foods on a platter on wood table with a red and white checkerboard napkin

Concession Stand Equipment & Supplies Blogs

Brightly lit concession stand at a fair, offering cold drinks and corn dogs with a Ferris wheel in the background.Brightly lit concession stand at a fair, offering cold drinks and corn dogs with a Ferris wheel in the background.

The equipment you need to start and run a successful concession stand depends on what you're serving and from...

Wooden platter with a variety of fried foods, including onion rings, fries, and chicken.Wooden platter with a variety of fried foods, including onion rings, fries, and chicken.

Concession stands are often synonymous with hand-held fried food. But where did those foods come from? It can be...

Commercial deep fryer baskets with black handles in a professional kitchen setup.Commercial deep fryer baskets with black handles in a professional kitchen setup.

Deep fryers are essential for any commercial kitchen, offering versatile cooking options for various foods. Whether you run...

Professional chefs working in a busy restaurant kitchen with multiple cooking stations.Professional chefs working in a busy restaurant kitchen with multiple cooking stations.

When opening a new restaurant or upgrading your current one, choosing the right equipment is crucial. Not only does it...

Female chef organizing frozen foods in a commercial refrigerator in a restaurant kitchen.Female chef organizing frozen foods in a commercial refrigerator in a restaurant kitchen.

Choosing the right commercial freezer or cooler can feel overwhelming. This guide will give you the knowledge to find...


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